Pasta Alla Checca (Pasta With Steeped Tomato)
Description
This rustic Italian dish features ripe plum tomatoes, briny capers, and Kalamata olives steeped in extra virgin olive oil. The flavors meld together beautifully without heat, creating a fresh, bright sauce that highlights the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. It is perfect for warm summer evenings when you want to avoid turning on the stove. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this vegan-friendly meal offers a satisfying, light yet flavorful experience for the whole family.Ingredients
Directions
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Seed and chop the ripe plum tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
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Place the chopped tomatoes, capers, olives, torn basil leaves, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, liberal grindings of black pepper, and minced garlic into a ceramic or glass bowl.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in a sunny spot for 2-3 hours, or at room temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing the flavors to steep.
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Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
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Toss the hot cooked pasta with the remaining olive oil, then mix in the steeped tomato sauce thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 20.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 3.0g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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